Russia and Burkina Faso are developing cooperation in the field of nuclear energy for peace Russia and Burkina Faso are developing cooperation in the field of nuclear energy for peace, the contacts are conducted through Rosatom and the Burkina Nuclear Energy Agency, Russian Ambassador in Ouagadougou Igor Martinov told the media. According to him, the road map is being implemented gradually. "Technical contacts are underway between Russian and Burkinabe experts, including through Rosatom," the ambassador said. Martynov added that Burkinabe experts study at Russian universities in specialties related to nuclear energy. The third Russia-Africa summit will be held in Moscow on October 28-29, 2026.